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Singapore does not significantly differ in its authoritarianism from the PRC. They are however much richer, much smaller, and decided to follow a "capitalist" m
by bakuninsbart 5y ago
Singapore does not significantly differ in its authoritarianism from the PRC. They are however much richer, much smaller, and decided to follow a "capitalist" model, so they get less hate in our political discourse.
- AussieWog93 5y agoThat is the most ridiculous hyperbole I have ever heard. Yes, Singapore does have strict limitations on freedom of speech, but at the same time have separation of powers, free elections and a national identity separate to the PAP.
- shkkmo 5y agoSingapor only has "Free Elections™" where the opposition is strictly controlled and not allowed to win more than a token number of seats. See also: Nicaragua, Venezuala, etc... > That is the most ridiculous hyperbole I have ever heard. That's an ironically hyperobolic statment itself.
- AussieWog93 5y ago>Singapor only has "Free Elections™" where the opposition is strictly controlled and not allowed to win more than a token number of seats. Through limitations on campaigning, gerrymandering and defamation suits. Not ideal, but no threats, no bullets, no bribing the electoral commission. A far cry from China where they crush entire populations with police brutality. (In regards to my original comment, SG's elections are free in the sense that all citizens can vote without fear of backlash, but they are not fair because the PAP rig things in their favour) >That's an ironically hyperobolic statment itself That's the joke.